If human nature felt no temptation to take a chance there might not be much investment merely as a result of cold calculation.

To suggest social action for the public good to the city London is like discussing The Origin of Species to a Bishop sixty years ago.

If we consistently act on the optimistic hypothesis, this hypothesis will tend to be realised; whilst by acting on the pessimistic hypothesis we can keep ourselves for ever in the pit of want.

There is no harm in being sometimes wrong - especially if one is promptly found out.

Everything is always decided for reasons other than the real merits of the case

Most men love money and security more, and creation and construction less, as they get older.

The friends of gold will have to be extremely wise and moderate if they are to avoid a revolution.